Just now, there were shouts of killing in the Qiuxin Palace, indicating that the assassin was located. But presumably, with the guards around Wu Zetian, those sub-assassins would definitely not be able to please them, and everyone didn't pay attention to them.

However, I never expected that this matter would involve Cui Geng. He is a scholar Zuo Shilang, what does it have to do with the stabbing case?

After listening to Princess Taiping's words, Cui Geng didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly left this courtyard and came to his temporary residence.

Just halfway through, he met the eunuch Wu Zhuang who came to look for him. So, together with Wu Zhuang, he came to Qiuxin Palace and met Wu Zetian.

But I saw more than a dozen corpses lined up, all dressed in black.

Her Majesty's face sank like water, and she said, "How can this be true, it is simply unreasonable!" I have so many assassins in my dormitory without a sound! If there is a slight mistake, I have a life? Cui Aiqing, what do you think of this case? ”

Cui Geng thought for a moment and said: "Weichen thinks that these people should be in the same group as the group that assassinated the prince, so let Zhang Yushi examine the identities of these black-clothed people in detail and find out the mastermind behind the scenes." ”

Wu Zetian sighed lightly and said; "Zhang is dead."

"Huh?" Cui Geng couldn't help but exclaim.

Wu Zetian said: "Tang Aiqing, you talk to Cui Langzhong." ”

"Yes!"

Then, Tang Xiu briefly told Cui Geng about the assassination case of Qiuxin Palace.

Tonight, Her Majesty the Empress woke up and saw Zhang Yizhi, who was sleeping with her, and ordered someone to go out to look for it.

Zhang Yizhi had his own residence in the Qiuxin Palace, and the little eunuch who had just taken a few people to walk not far before he ran into the black-clothed assassin and shouted.

Seeing that they were exposed, the assassins went on a killing spree, slaughtered a few little eunuchs, and fought with the guards who surrounded them.

What is good is that Zhang studied the assassination of the prince overnight and did not sleep. Hearing the movement, he hurriedly brought people to support, just in time to block the assassins who were about to flee for their lives.

In a fierce battle, Zhang was unfortunately killed, and none of the assassins escaped, either being killed or biting the poison sac in his mouth and committing suicide.

Someone wants to kill Li Xian, Wu Zetian can still be calm. But it's a matter of your own life, so you can't be calm.

But who should be asked to investigate the case?

Originally, there were many talented people in Da Zhou's investigation, Xu Yougong, Di Renjie, Zhang and Cui Geng. But now, Xu Yougong and Zhang are dead, Di Renjie is terminally ill, and Cui Gengyuan is in Jiannan Road.

As for the others? If you want to say that you dare to judge the powerful, there are really not many.

In the end, Wu Zetian thought about it and thought of the head of the new favorite minister Cui Ying. This person dares to think twice about martial arts on the Golden Palace, and he has the courage. You can always find another way to do things, and your talent is not bad. The only person to worry about is Zhang Changzong's person, who is biased and directional.

However, in the first assassination of the crown prince, it is likely that someone framed Zhang Changzong. The second time, it is impossible for anyone to see what the two Zhang brothers did, Wu Zetian is dead now, and they must be jointly strangled by the Wu and Li families to bury Wu Zetian.

Therefore, this is why Zhao Cui Ying came to ask the right question.

Cui Geng actually had a guess in his heart about the mastermind behind this scene. The first time, he asked his subordinates to assassinate Li Xian, and the second time, he asked his subordinates to assassinate Erzhang. The two sides are suspicious of each other and fight to the death.

However, tonight, Erzhang wanted to catch Princess Taiping and Shangguan Wan'er's rape and left Qiuxin Palace. Those subordinates didn't find anyone, they bumped into those little eunuchs first, and they were unlucky enough to meet Zhang, so today's incident happened.

All the assassins died, and Wu Zetian had a preconceived idea that he was going to kill himself, so he was furious, and he must find out about this matter.

Of course, although Cui Geng is familiar with the inside story, he will not let him investigate the case.

First, Wu Sansi still has talents, and this case is really difficult to investigate. Second, he still has the two tasks assigned by Shangguan Wan'er, how can there be that ghost time.

Cui Geng groaned slightly, and said: "Before Weichen came to Luoyang, he was an ordinary weak scholar, and he really didn't know anything about criminal names. Your Majesty handed over such a big case to Weichen, I am really afraid that it will be a negative trust. ”

Wu Zetian frowned and said, "Who is born to investigate cases?" With your Cui Langzhong's talent, as long as you are willing to handle the case with your heart, you will definitely surpass ordinary officials...... Do you want to protect yourself, and don't want to wade into this muddy water? ”

"Well, that's not true." Cui Geng hurriedly bowed slightly and said, "Even if Weichen is willing to agree, I am very qualified, I am afraid it will be difficult to convince the public!" So be it...... Please give an order to your Majesty and let Zhang Changshou be in charge of this case, and Wechen will do his best to assist. ”

Wu Zetian thought about it carefully, what Cui Geng said was also reasonable, and nodded: "That's fine, then take Liulang as the principal and Cui Ying as the deputy to jointly investigate and handle this case, and don't slack off." ”

"Yes!"

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After another night of tossing, Cui Gengzi went back to catch up on sleep. In the afternoon of the next day, I went to see Zhang Changzong.

Zhang Changzong showed a narrow smile on his face and said, "How is it?" Princess Taiping and Shangguan Wan'er, how do those two sassy ~ hooves taste? ”

"What?" Cui Geng smiled bitterly: "I just talked for a while, but before I could do anything, Your Majesty ordered people to look for me everywhere." I hurried out, and they didn't dare to rot, but they didn't do anything. ”

"Really?"

"It's true, if you don't believe it, I will swear a poisonous oath?"

Zhang Changzong waved his hand and said, "That's not necessary." Of course, it's best that you haven't done anything with them, after all, they are friends and foes with their own officials. Belch...... What are you talking about? ”

Cui Geng said half-truthfully: "It's they who want the subordinate to bring you a message, and anyone who knows this secret has to ......."

With a swipe of his right hand, he made a head-cutting gesture.

Zhang Changzong sneered: "To put it lightly, those who know about this matter are not only small people like Song Bazi, but also ...... All in all, it's not easy for the official to start, so there is no need to talk about this matter. ”

Cui Geng added: "They have a quid pro quo and are willing to persuade the Li family and the Wu family to jointly write a letter and ask Your Majesty to make you king." ”

Zhang Changzong said disdainfully: "It's just a false name, what's the use of that?" The current power of this official can't compare to the prince? ”

Cui Geng said: "You can't say that, the name of the prince is useless now, but ...... in the future There is a way, and if the name is not right, then the word is not good. With your current status, it is really unconvincing to compete for the throne after a hundred years of Your Majesty. But if it is a serious prince, it is much tougher. ”

When Zhang Changzong heard this, his eyes lit up, and he said, "It makes sense...... Well, you go on. ”

"When you become a prince, you can make your own subordinates, which also makes it very convenient for your henchmen to have an official body. For example, last night's incident, if Song Bazi had an official body, how could Princess Taiping say kill her? Even from the point of view of recruiting talent, it is much stronger than it is now. ”

Zhang Changzong said with interest: "Is there a third benefit?" ”

"The third benefit, which is the last benefit, is jointly recommended by the Wu and Li families, which shows that you are expected by everyone. With this momentum, why worry about those wall grasses not returning to their hearts? ”

Cui Geng said so many benefits, Zhang Changzong suddenly suffered a little, and said: "Others are easy to say, can Li Dan agree to recommend me?" ”

"That's nature. You think, now it's not just Wei Yuanzhong's case, but also His Majesty's assassination. It is impossible to involve him, but what about his loyal men? You are now in charge of this case, and ten or eight innocent people are involved, will Your Majesty still have a problem with you? Doesn't Li Dan want to take a break from fighting with you? ”

Zhang Changzong said happily: "This is reasonable! Cui Langzhong, the job you gave to this official yesterday is too wonderful, it is really my Kong Ming and Zhang Zifang! ”

Cui Geng took the opportunity to say: "You killed those who knew the inside story......

"Uh...... This ......" Zhang Changzong muttered: "Princess Taiping and Shangguan Wan'er can both speak in front of Your Majesty, and the days of dealing with each other in the future will be long, since they have agreed, they cannot be discounted." This Xu Yanbo is easy to say, but there is another person, which is very tricky! ”

Cui Gengdao: "Who is this person?" As long as Zhang Chang is willing to serve, the officials are willing to serve the dogs and horses! ”